As far as I know, someone on an official visit can (and almost always do) work out with the team as long as it's not organized or observed by the coaching staff (so it's not a try out, and thus not in violation of DD's D).

DoubleDipper wrote:I'm guessing too, that it's time for the team to go abroad for another late-summer tour and he's looking for some sponsors. These foreign trips are allowed every four years; isn't it about time?

Who knows? An overseas trip might transfigure the Pilots from a seemingly directionless bunch into Seal Team 6.

DeanMurdoch wrote:As far as I know, someone on an official visit can (and almost always do) work out with the team as long as it's not organized or observed by the coaching staff (so it's not a try out, and thus not in violation of DD's D).

Yep, that's correct, and with a recent rule change, the coaches can be there too.

From Rev this morning:

Finishing up official visit this morning. New rule allowing prospect to workout with team/coaches great for getting to know each other.

Hawaii and UC Riverside according to that article a couple of weeks ago. Here's hoping he wants a few opportunities to take down one of the top teams in the country on national TV.....HEY, now I see where you guys are going with the whole "it's good for the WCC" thing with Gonzaga being ranked No. 1!

DoubleDipper wrote:I'm guessing too, that it's time for the team to go abroad for another late-summer tour and he's looking for some sponsors. These foreign trips are allowed every four years; isn't it about time?

Who knows? An overseas trip might transfigure the Pilots from a seemingly directionless bunch into Seal Team 6.

Now that Bobby Sharp is highly likely to be a Pilot, any thoughts on how much impact he has next year? Starter at point? The low post scorers all to enjoy greater room down low because teams will need to defend the three point line? Are Wintering and Sharp going to be on the court together often or will it expose us too much defensively? My concern is that with this step up the athleticism of defenders will make it difficult for him to get off his shot, but I am sure the coaches gave consideration to the problem.

It appears that having assessed Pilot performance in the last year, the staff was/is interested in improving the performance of our guards. I am hoping this will do it.

We welcome him to the Pilots, and separately welcome his three point shooting, a nice addition. Maybe his example will get Carr going from the arc.

Whoa, Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!? No offense wvr, but you are getting way ahead of yourself, unless there is something I'm missing. I'll I've read thus far is that he took an official visit. I heard no mention of his impressions. I do know that he either visited or is planning on visiting Hawaii from his twitter, but he hasn't posted in the past couple of days so no indication on how his trip in Portland went. With recruits my opinion is to always wait until the LOI is signed, or at least there is some sort of verbal commitment. I really feel uncomfortable saying he's most likely a Pilot. I hope it works out, I really do because I really think a consistent shooter is a huge need, but I just don't think it's right to make that speculation.

That all being said, its also hard to access where our team will be next year because there are still a lot of questions like:

There is no indication at all that any recruit is leaning UP's way at this point in the process.

I am glad someone is sufficiently well informed that they can declare unequivocally that "there is no indication at all that any recruit is leaning UP's way..." That sort of access to information is available to but a few . . .

DoubleDipper wrote:There is no indication at all that any recruit is leaning UP's way at this point in the process.

Sorry to have misspoken this morning as I was dashing out the door to play golf in the rain and hail showers.

What I meant to say was there is no indication at all from UP that any recruit is leaning UP's way.....Sorry to have left UP out of my statement.

Yes I did see the recruit at UP, and as you may recall, it was I who pointed the original search toward SRJC. Yes, I have seen at least three tweets and a blog indicating the SRJC shooting guard is coming to UP, but I try to be very, very cautious about preempting the UP staff or the recruit when it comes to making announcements......especially when they involve a potential signing.

In the furture I will attempt to refrain from making any posts until I've had two cups of coffee and it's noon!

dholcombe wrote:Might depend on the weather in Hawaii? Lots of long plane flights for away games if you go there though....

You bring up a good point. I have had the privilege of witnessing a number of game at the U of Hawaii (a great venue with some really gracious and fun fans), but it always amazes me how many players only stay for two years or less because they miss the normalcy and close proximity of the mainland after being initially seduced by the beautiful landscape and people on Oahu.

It almost happened to me when I was seriously considering flying for Hawaiian Airlines....that would have been a big mistake for a number of reasons, including bankruptcy.